Friday, September 04, 2009

FW: Todays Sock Monkey brought to you by the color Green

 

 

Feed: Sock Monkey Fun
Posted on: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 9:35 PM
Author: Tamara
Subject: Todays Sock Monkey brought to you by the color Green

 

I can't seem to pose these little guys any other way. They just look so natural with that smug little expression and their arms crossed. :)

These sock monkeys really do have an attitude about them.

Green Outdoor Sock Monkey

Maybe I'll come up with another pose someday though.


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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Two Classic Sock Monkeys for the Road- To OZ! :)

These two cuties are headed to the land down under. I love it when good ole' folk art gets exported.
Who says America has no culture! ;)Sorry, I guess I might be a bit touchy about that. I was recently in South America hanging out with a nice German guy who did not hold back his opinions of Americas lack of taste and culture.
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Back to Sock Monkeys- I've been asked how I make the slightly folded ears for the classic sock monkey.
I draw the shape. (for classic is about 80% of a full circle)
Sew it. (for pre-sewn sock monkey kits this shape is already sewn in)
Turn it right side out.
Bring the two 'corners' together and make a small sorta cone shape and sew that to the sock monkeys head.
Happy Monkey Making!
~Tamara


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Monday, August 24, 2009

Attitude and Brains! Outdoor Sock Monkey with Glasses

 

This little guy is on his way to Africa!

I wish I was headed there with him. :)


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A Clockwork Orange Inspired Sock Monkey

 

I was so pleased to make a new custom

 

sock monkey that is not one of my standard ones.

I love how this little guy came out. :)

A Clockwork Orange Inspired Monkey


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D-Monkey of Hak5

 

The latest custom sock monkey has found a home on the

 

set of Hak5. One of our favorite video podcasts. :)

D-Monkey

Here is a shot of him with his Human counterpart. :)

Photo belongs to Darren Kitchen of Hak5.


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Buncha Monkeys

 

Here are the latest!

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Here Comes the Bride! (and the Groom too)

 

Back from a six week trip to South America and

 

already making more sock monkeys.
This cute little couple are headed to a Wedding!

Bride and Groom Sock Monkey

Bride and Groom Sock Monkey


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Another Sock Monkey Couple headed for Wedded Bliss!

 

This may become a trend! Sock Monkey Bride and Grooms

 

headed to weddings for the fun and delight of all. :)

This couple are in a slightly different color scheme.

The bride is in an ivory gown with gold accents while

 

the groom is in chocolate brown vest and bow tie.

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Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Hottie Sock Monkey

Recently, I was contacted by Sock Guy. The art director had the great idea to have sock monkeys made from some of their sock, for their next catalog. They had me make up a sample sock monkey from the “Hottie” socks.
I think she came out pretty cute. What do you think? :)







Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Hand Knitted Hat, Scarf Set in Sock Monkey and Human Size


A first for me! I got an order for a sock monkey and a matching hat and scarf for the human friend.
I had to model it before it went into the box. :) I wish I'd taken a shot of them together not on the me and the monkey.